
Things To Do in May 2024
It’s the month dedicated to showing gratitude to mothers worldwide for all they do! Enjoy the month of May with tons of things to do with the whole family. We
It’s the month dedicated to showing gratitude to mothers worldwide for all they do! Enjoy the month of May with tons of things to do with the whole family. We
Chinese New Year is almost here! In 2024, we will be welcoming the Year of the Wood Dragon, which promises positive change and creativity and is meant to offer favourable
That’s right, #makchicmumsquad – we’re already into the second month of the year! We’ve got a great lineup of events in conjunction with Chinese New Year (“CNY”) and many family-friendly
We’ve scoured the Klang Valley to bring you the best in children’s libraries (Reading optional, but highly encouraged, of course.)
makchic’s publisher, Laych Koh shares her thoughts on culture, changes and current events in her new monthly column, The Dilated Pupil. Mummy, what am I – white or yellow?” Were
You pick your kids up from school, they get buckled in the car – and the storytelling begins (with no end in sight for those of us with little chatterboxes)! Humankind’s
I read The Read-Aloud Handbook (Seventh Edition) by Jim Trelease, in preparation for a children’s picture book reading we are planning to do at the art gallery I work with. Many
How many of us feel hurried and rushed for time as parents? How many of us inadvertently pass this mindset on to our kids? We hear words like “I’m in
Empathy is a big buzz word in parenting, child-rearing and 21st century skills at the moment. We all know what it literally means, i.e. to understand someone else’s situation or
If you were asked to name an animal that was black and white, the most likely answer that would come to mind would probably be a panda or even a
Every year on April 2nd, the world celebrates the love of reading with the International Children’s Book Day. A movement initiated by International Board of Books for Young People, traditionally,
Can you believe it has been 13 years since Finding Nemo? Your kids must be giddy with excitement! The release date of Finding Dory in Malaysia is 16 June, but you
Li-Hsian reviews ‘Lily’ by award-winning Malaysian author-illustrator Wen Dee Tan and shares how the book is exciting and helpful even in her own household.
Li-Hsian only started reading to her twins when they were around 12 months old, not as newborns. She tells us why and shares some books that her twins really enjoy.
Dealing with adoption issues can be really difficult for some people. Fortunately, there’s a series of children’s books that can help adoptive parents broach this topic to their kids.
Does your child need to be put to bed with a bedtime story every night? If you’re sick of reading the same thing, we’ve found a new book to add to your bedside table library.
Whether your child has specific allergies, dining preferences, or simply enjoys hovering around the kitchen while you prepare a meal, here are our favourite cookbooks.
Co-founder of Malaysian Babywearers, Adriana Thani shares her tips and tricks for babywearing in her new book, ‘Babywearing Made Simple’.
Drawing a blank about what to buy the daddy in your family this coming Father’s Day? Why not get him his very own collection of children’s picture books?
Freelance writer Lianne Ong takes some time out to talk about publishing her first children’s book, documenting family moments and plans for the future.
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